Soar around the globe and take in the breathtaking beauty and staggering diversity of birds of all shapes, sizes, and colours. Take flight with raptors, dive in with kingfishers, and dazzle like birds-of-paradise! This book for kids aged 9-12 is filled with stunning galleries of striking photographs that bring to life birds from every habitat and corner of the world - discover birds that skewer their prey on thorns, birds that lay their eggs in other birds' nests, birds that glide over thousands of kilometres, and birds that live in our very own backyards! Use this book to explore bird habitats, uncover the secrets of birdsong, discover the art of nest-making, and marvel at the lives of the only feathered animals on our planet. Trace their migratory routes, find out how they feed and hunt their prey, and see them take care of their chicks. Young readers will learn something new on every page in this fact-packed introduction to birds around the world. Written and checked by experts, Our World in Pictures: Birds of the World is a must-have reference book for every child's library.